Louisiana Driving Laws for Seniors and Older Drivers

Learn about driving provisions and special programs focused on keeping both Louisiana's older drivers and roadways safe.

While the myriad rules and regulations enforced by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)apply to drivers of all ages and stages, the state imposes some special requirements and restrictions on older drivers.

Louisiana's rules are explained in more detail below, but a number of them focus on identifying and handling older drivers who may have become unsafe.

Specifically, Louisiana:

requires drivers age 70 and older to renew their licenses in person

requires a vision test for drivers ages 70 and older renewing in person, and

accepts requests from any concern citizen to conduct an unsafe driver investigation.

License Renewal Rules for Older Drivers

Special rules apply to drivers who are 70 and older who seek to renew their licenses.

Time limits: Drivers age 70 and older must renew in person every four years. Most drivers under age 70 can renew online.

Visiontest: Required at in-person renewal. OMV personnel will conduct a test free, or drivers can have an exam performed by an outside ophthalmologist or optometrist, who must complete a Vision Examination Form and conduct the exam within 30 days of the renewal request.

Writtentest: Required only if there are indications of driver impairment.

Roadtest: Required only if there are indications of driver impairment.

Possible License Restrictions

The Louisiana OMV can place restrictions on a person’s driver license. The most common restriction for older drivers is to require glasses or corrective contact lenses.